1 Corinthians 8:3 “But the one who loves God is known by God.”

1 Corinthians 8:3

But the one who loves God is known by God.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But if any man love God, the same is known of him.

World English Bible

But anyone who loves God is known by him.

American Standard Version

but if any man loveth God, the same is known by him.

Geneva Bible 1599

But if any man loue God, the same is knowen of him.

Darby Translation

But if any one love God, he is known of him):

Young's Literal Translation

and if any one doth love God, this one hath been known by Him.

Bible in Basic English

But if anyone has love for God, God has knowledge of him.

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Cross references

“love”

1 Corinthians 2:9 James 1:12 1 John 4:19 1 Peter 1:8 James 2:5 Romans 8:28

1 Corinthians 2:9 · BSB

Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

James 1:12 · BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

1 John 4:19 · BSB

We love because He first loved us.

1 Peter 1:8 · BSB

Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

James 2:5 · BSB

Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?

Romans 8:28 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

“is”

Exodus 33:17 Nahum 1:7 2 Timothy 2:19 Galatians 4:9 Revelation 2:19 John 10:14

Exodus 33:17 · BSB

So the LORD said to Moses, “I will do this very thing you have asked, for you have found favor in My sight, and I know you by name.”

Nahum 1:7 · BSB

The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.

2 Timothy 2:19 · BSB

Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Galatians 4:9 · BSB

But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?

Revelation 2:19 · BSB

I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latest deeds are greater than your first.

John 10:14 · BSB

I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,

Also

Jeremiah 1:5

Jeremiah 1:5 · BSB

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.

4So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one.

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